Torres will miss Chelsea's game against Norwich next Sunday following his sending-off for two bookings during the derby game against Tottenham, which also saw him clash with Jan Vertonghen earlier in the game.

The Spaniard could have been given a straight red in the first period for scratching the Belgian defender's face and could be handed an extended ban if the Football Association decides to act over the incident.

Referee Mike Dean took no action against the Torres when he raised his hands to the defender immediately after tripping Vertonghen and getting a yellow card.

If a match report from Dean confirms he didn't see the action, the video will be passed to the FA's new independent disciplinary panel.

Torres was sent off in the second-half

“I see no difference in biting a player and scratching a player”

Former Manchester United shot stopper Peter Schmeichel

And Schmeichel, appearing on Motd Extra, claims Torres should be treated in the same way Suarez was last term.

He said: "If Suarez had done that, it would have been the biggest story and people would have cried for another 8 game suspension.

"I see no difference in biting a player and scratching a player, you cannot raise your hands in modern day football."